Pro-Palestinian activists attack La Stampa headquarters in Turin, leaving damage and threats
Pro-Palestinian activists attacked the empty newsroom of the Italian newspaper La Stampa in Turin on Friday, causing damage and leaving intimidating messages.
November 29, 2025 - 07:58 PM ET • 2 min read
A group of pro-Palestinian activists attacked the headquarters of the Italian newspaper La Stampa in Turin on Friday, causing damage to the building and leaving intimidating messages.
The activists reportedly broke into the building during a general strike that had been called in support of Palestine. Local authorities confirmed that the intruders entered the premises, damaged walls, destroyed working documents, and used spray paint to leave threatening graffiti. Among the messages left were "Journalists terrorists. They are the first on the list."
The attack occurred while the newsroom was vacant, as employees were participating in a separate labor strike called by the National Federation of the Italian Press (FNSI) to demand the renewal of a collective labor agreement that expired in 2016.
In addition to the internal damage and destruction of documents, the activists displayed a banner at the entrance reading "Free Shahin”. This message referenced Mohamed Shahin, the imam of the Turin mosque who is currently subject to an expulsion order.
The governing board of La Stampa a statement denouncing the invasion of the newsroom, the damage to the walls, and the destruction of materials.
Authorities said that more than 30 demonstrators involved in the incident have been identified. Following the attack, the Prefecture of Turin announced measures to provide greater protection to the headquarters of certain journalistic outlets in the city.
The incident drew immediate and widespread bipartisan condemnation from Italian political leaders. The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni were among the first to condemn the assault. They were joined by leaders across the political spectrum, including the presidents of the Senate and Chamber, Ignazio La Russa and Lorenzo Fontana, and opposition figures such as Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein and Five Star Movement President Giuseppe Conte. Local institutional leaders, including Turin Mayor Stefano Lo Russo and Piedmont Regional President Alberto Cirio, also shared the condemnation.
Jurist Francesca Albanese condemned the attack but also stated that the incident should serve as a "monition to the press to return to doing its job."